Sponsorship & Partnerships Lead

The role This is a commercially-minded, relationship-driven role for someone who knows how to turn conversations into long-term partnerships and who genuinely cares about the mission behind them. You'll grow The Gut Foundation's income across three streams: Corporate sponsorship & partnerships: Build strong relationships and grow our funding pipeline through tailored sponsorship offerings and fundraising events, taking ownership of ticket and table sales to maximise revenue. Grants & funding: Identify and lead grant applications end-to-end. From research through to submission and acquittal. Grant funding is restricted and carries reporting obligations; experience here is valued, and a willingness to learn is essential. Education revenue: Convert our gut health workshops into a paid programme for corporates and trades. Workshop relationships often become sponsorship relationships; you’ll know how to make that connection. What you’ll be doing Identifying and securing sponsorship, partnership and funding opportunities. Developing sponsorship proposals, presentations and partnership packages. Building and maintaining strong relationships with sponsors and stakeholders. Leading grant applications and supporting broader fundraising initiatives. Represent the Gut Foundation at meetings, events and networking opportunities. Supporting education workshops, stakeholder engagement and sponsor communications. Take ownership of ticket and table sales for fundraising events. About you You're confident in a room full of people and motivated by purpose, not just a paycheque. You know the difference between a sponsorship conversation and a grant application. You can write a compelling proposal and follow through on a relationship without being chased. You're comfortable working autonomously at 0.5 FTE. You know how to prioritise, you don't need hand‑holding, and when things need doing, you just do them. You’ll ideally bring Experience in sponsorship, partnerships, fundraising, sales, or business development. A track record of building high-trust relationships with sponsors, funders, or senior stakeholders. Strong written communication skills—proposals, presentations, grant applications. Familiarity with grant processes and restricted vs unrestricted funding (or genuine eagerness to learn). Confidence networking and representing an organisation externally. A low‑ego, collaborative approach; you pitch in regardless of the task. A genuine interest in health, education, or the not-for-profit sector. Experience presenting to groups is a plus, not a prerequisite; the CEO will mentor you here. What we offer This Auckland-based role is 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week) with flexible remote working arrangements that makes it ideal for someone looking for hours they can work around other life commitments. Join our small but mighty team and gain exposure to leading businesses, supporters, and community leaders. You will experience opportunities for professional growth across fundraising, partnerships and public speaking while contributing to meaningful health and education outcomes across New Zealand. #J-18808-Ljbffr